engineering chemistry MCQ #497

What is the product of the reaction of diethyl ketone with ethylmagnesium bromide?

engineering chemistry MCQ #497

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the product of the reaction of diethyl ketone with ethylmagnesium bromide?

    • A) 3-Ethyl-3-pentanol
    • B) 3-Pentanone
    • C) 2-Pentanol
    • D) 3-Hexanone

    Answer: 3-Ethyl-3-pentanol

    Explanation: Diethyl ketone reacts with ethylmagnesium bromide (a Grignard reagent) to form a tertiary alcohol, 3-ethyl-3-pentanol, after hydrolysis.